“Strange that a man can live with a woman for ten years and not know the first thing about her.” It’s always hard to grasp the characters that Bette Davis plays. She’s a pistol, a force of nature upon the silver screen. And although it would be easier to take the pleasant roles, she spars, … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE LETTER (1940)
TOP 5 JUDY GARLAND FIILMS
It’s often hard to reminisce about the “Golden Age” of cinema without uttering the name, Judy Garland, at one point or another. Because of her beautiful voice, Garland’s fame came mostly with musicals. However, she did lend her talents to some dramatic pieces as well. So with the release of Judy this weekend, for which … Continue reading TOP 5 JUDY GARLAND FIILMS
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
“You think just because you made a little money you can get a new hairdo and some expensive clothes and turn yourself into a lady. But you can't, because you'll never be anything but a common frump whose father lived over a grocery store and whose mother took in washing.” Mildred Pierce stars the incredibly … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW #2 RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 10, 1961 “Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower, We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind..." -William Wordsworth Splendor in the Grass stars Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty in a story about love during the … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (1961)
Classic Film Review #1 Release Date: December 19, 1961 “A whisper, and then a silence: Yet I know by their merry eyes They are plotting and planning together To take me by surprise.” The Children’s Hour – Henry Wordsworth Longfellow With films such as Moonlight and Call Me by Your Name, we have seen an … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (1961)
REVIEW: ALL ABOUT EVE
As a timeless classic, All About Eve strikes at the core of the entertainment industry. In a time when classic films are becoming more and more available to us through blu-rays or streaming services, it’s hard to say why I took this long to view film. Now, in what seems like near obsession, my mind … Continue reading REVIEW: ALL ABOUT EVE
NO BLUS FOR YOU: TOP 5 CLASSIC MOVIES THAT NEED A BLURAY RELEASE
Love with the Proper Stranger This is such an underrated film, in my opinion. Steve McQueen and Natalie Wood are dynamic as a couple who have a one-night stand, only to be surprised with a pregnancy. This film has one of my favorite scenes that shows a character does not have to say every emotion … Continue reading NO BLUS FOR YOU: TOP 5 CLASSIC MOVIES THAT NEED A BLURAY RELEASE
Film Clip Saturday
There are some movies that just stay with you. For me, one of these movies will forever be "Sorry, Wrong Number." **SPOILERS AHEAD** for people who don't want the movie ruined. For the others who have seen the film, here is a clip from the very last scene. Enjoy! Starring: Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster
Criterion: The Red Shoes
"Why do you want to live?" These simple words spoken by the main character Victoria Page would have such an impact on me. I remember watching The Red Shoes for the first time. It was 11pm and unknown to me, the movie wouldn't finish until 1 o'clock in the morning. I had heard about this … Continue reading Criterion: The Red Shoes
The Women
The Women (1939) Starring: Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell, and Joan Crawford
Little Movie Reviews 